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However while the risk of terrorism is low attacks can't be ruled out.

UK health authorities have also classified Cape Verde as having a risk of Zika virus transmission.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic

Security status: There is no recent history of terrorism in the Dominican Republic.

However while the risk is low attacks can't be ruled out.

142,083 British nationals visited the Dominican Republic in 2015 and most visits are trouble-free, but there are incidents of crime and violence.

Travellers should take extra care on the road between Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

There have been incidents of armed robberies of foreign nationals in 2016 on the Dominican side of the border by criminals dressed as police officers.

Egypt

The Egyptian coast

Security status: Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Egypt.

Around 231,000 British nationals visited Egypt in 2016 and most visits are trouble-free.

However holidaymakes have been warned to be vigilant at all times, avoid crowded places and follow the advice of the Egyptian authorities and their travel company.

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has also advised against all travel to:

-The Governorate of North Sinai due to the significant increase in criminal activity and continued terrorist attacks on police and security forces that have resulted in deaths

-The Governorate of South Sinai, with the exception of the area within the Sharm el Sheikh perimeter barrier, which includes the airport and the areas of Sharm el Maya, Hadaba, Naama Bay, Sharks Bay and Nabq.

However the FCO advise against all but essential travel by air to or from Sharm el Sheikh; the area west of the Nile Valley and Nile Delta regions, excluding the coastal areas between the Nile Delta and Marsa Matruh.

There's a heightened risk of terrorism against aviation.

The UK government has implemented additional security measures in several countries, including Egypt.

Direct flights continue to depart to the UK from Egypt (except from Sharm el Sheikh).

As a precautionary measure, the FCO is advising against all but essential travel by air to or from Sharm el Sheikh.

On 31 October 2015, a flight from Sharm el Sheikh to St Petersburg crashed in North Sinai.

France

The Eiffel Tower, Paris

Security status: Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in France.

Due to ongoing threats to France by Islamist terrorist groups, and recent French military intervention against Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL), the French government has warned the public to be especially vigilant and has reinforced its security measures.

Around 17 million British nationals visit France every year. Most visits are trouble-free. The most common problem reported is pick-pocketing.

Greece

Greece

Security status: Terrorist attacks can't be ruled out

Terrorist attacks in Greece can't be ruled out. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners. High profile British interests in Greece should be vigilant and regularly review their security measures.

There have been several attacks involving explosives and automatic weapons against Greek institutions, shopping malls, media interests, diplomatic targets and the police.

British nationals aren't normally considered a specific target, but attacks could happen in places visited by foreigners.

Hong Kong

Security status: There is no recent history of terrorism in Hong Kong but attacks can't be ruled out.

Tourists should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those visited by foreigners.

There's a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria.

529,505 British nationals visited Hong Kong in 2015. Most visits are trouble free, however travellers should be vigilant at this time.

Italy

The Coliseum, Rome

Security status: Terrorists are likely to carry out attacks in Italy.

Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners.

Approximately 3 million British nationals visit Italy every year. Most visits are trouble-free.

Italy will impose border controls on all travellers between 10 and 31 May 2017 to enhance security ahead of the G7 Leaders Summit in Taormina. Expect delays and allow extra time to transit passport control at airports, seaports and border crossings.

Jamaica

Jamaica

Security status: There is no recent history of terrorism in Jamaica.

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Jamaica attacks can't be ruled out.

There's a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals, from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria. Travellers should be vigilant at this time.

Mexico

Mexico

Security status: Low threat from terrorism.

There is a low threat from terrorism in Mexico however travellers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by foreigners.

There is considered to be a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals, from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria.

Travellers should be vigilant at this time.

Portugal

Portugal

Security status: Terrorist attacks in Portugal can't be ruled out.

Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners.

There's a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria. Holidaymakers should be vigilant at this time.

Spain

The Spanish coast

Security status: Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Spain.

Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. The Spanish authorities take measures to protect visitors, but travellers should be vigilant and follow the instructions of the local authorities.

Spanish police have disrupted a number of groups suspected of recruiting individuals to travel to Syria and Iraq from 2015 to the present date. Some of them expressed an intention to carry out attacks in Europe.

Turkey

The Turkish coast

Security status: Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in Turkey.

A number of terrorist groups are active. Since 2015 there has been an increase in PKK (Kurdish separatist) terrorist activity in south-east Turkey.

There have been a number of attacks by other groups including suicide attacks by Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL), attacks by the far left DHKP(C) and the Kurdish separatist group TAK, including in cities such as Ankara and Istanbul.

Terrorist groups, including Daesh and the TAK, have publicly threatened to attack tourist sites in Turkey.

Further attacks are likely.

Attacks could be indiscriminate and could affect places visited by foreigners.

There is a heightened risk of terrorist attack against the aviation industry in Turkey and travellers should co-operate fully with security officials at airports.

On 1 January 2017, there was an attack on the Reina nightclub in Ortakoy, Istanbul; 39 people were killed and 69 injured.

United States of America

Manhattan, New York City

Security status: Terrorists are very likely to try to carry out attacks in the USA.

Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners and travellers should monitor media reports and be vigilant at all times.

The main threat comes from individuals who may have been inspired by terrorist groups, including Daesh (formerly referred to as ISIL) and al Qaeda, to carry out so-called 'lone actor' attacks targeting public events or places, as demonstrated by attacks in New York, New Jersey and Minnesota over the weekend of 17-18 September 2016, Orlando on 12 June 2016 and San Bernardino on 4 December 2015, among others.

Attacks could take place with little or no notice.

There's a heightened threat of terrorist attack globally against UK interests and British nationals, from groups or individuals motivated by the conflict in Iraq and Syria. Travellers should be vigilant at this time.